This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
79.7%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 71%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,110
25th Percentile
1,215
Median
1,320
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,256(-41 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
24
25th Percentile
26
Median
29
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
32%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
24%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
11%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. John's University-New York Admissions
St. John's University-New York is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 80% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
St. John's University-New York reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1110 and 1320. ACT scores range from 24 to 29. Check St.'s website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to St. John's University-New York is considered accessible. The acceptance rate is 80%. The university is accessible to most students who meet the core GPA and course requirements.
St. John's University-New York uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If St. is a reach, consider Iona University (91% acceptance), Gwynedd Mercy University (94% acceptance), Yeshiva Toras Chaim (98% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
